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MARCH 2015

Inside this issue:

4-H Upcoming Events 2-4

4-H Congratulations 5-6

4-H News 7-8

Major Show Tag Orders 9

Horse Validation 10

4-H Ambassador Shortcourse 11

District Horse Judging 12

TAMU Workshops 12

Mar. 3 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Begins

Mar. 5 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Applications due to Fair Office by 5 p.m.

Mar. 12 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo King & Queen, Little/ Junior Mr. & Miss 4-H, Tiny/ Lil’ Mr. Cowboy & Miss Cowgirl entries due to Fair Office by 5 p.m.

Mar. 12 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Youth Project Show entries due to Fair Office by 5 p.m.

Mar. 13 County 4-H Fashion Show entries due to Extension Office

Mar. 14 Star of Texas (Austin) Stock Show & Rodeo Begins

Mar. 22 District 9 4-H Horse Judging entries due on 4-H Connect

Mar. 23 Galveston County photo entries due

Mar. 24 County 4-H Fashion Show and Story Board Contest 6:00 p.m. @ Extension Office

Mar. 26 11th Annual Galveston County 4-H Benefit Golf Tournament

Mar. 28 TAMU Judging clinics (early deadline March 22)

Mar. 29 District 9 4-H Photography entries due on 4-H Connect

Mar. 30 County Council and Parents/leaders meeting 6:30 p.m. @ Extension Office

Apr. 10 - 18 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo, schedule available at www.galvestoncountyfair.com

Apr. 6 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Youth project show check-in, 5-8:00 p.m. @ Ed Pickett Hall

Apr. 13 Senior Citizens Day at the Fair

Apr. 14 Special Kids day at the fair

Apr. 14 Youth Project show Awards 6:30pm @ the pavilion

Apr. 16 Schools day at the fair

Apr. 11 District 9 4-H Horse Judging Contest @ TAMU

Apr. 12 District 9 4-H Roundup entries due on 4-H Connect (CDM, Public Speaking, Fashion & Food Show, Leaders 4 Life, Quiz Bowls, Share-the-fun, etc.)

Apr. 12 District 9 4-H Livestock Judging entries due on 4-H Connect

Apr. 13 Galveston Co. Horse Show 4-H Entries due to Extension Office

Apr. 13 State Fair of Texas Lamb/Goat Tag orders due to Extension Office

Apr. 15 Horse Validation on 4-H Connect (early validation $10/horse)

Apr. 25 District 9 4-H Livestock Judging Contest @ TAMU

May 1 Horse Validation due on 4-H Connect ($20/horse)

May 1 - 2 District 9 4-H Roundup/ Share The Fun/Quiz Bowls @ Alvin Community College

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Galveston County Office 4102-B Main Street (FM 519)

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

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4-H UPCOMING EVENTS

REGISTERING FOR ALL DISTRICT CONTESTS

This year district contest participants will register online for all district contests using 4-H

connect. The following guidelines are to help you with this process. Each participant in Dis-

trict Contests must register individually through the 4-H connect system. Access to the 4-

H connect system and instructions on using the system can be found at texas.4honline.com

The entry fees for district competitions are included in this system, with multiple payment

options. There will not be any registration through the County Extension Office. If you

have any questions please contact Bill Holcombe at 281-309-5058. District Roundup, Share

the Fun and Quiz Bowl are due by April 12, 2015. District Horse judging registration is due

online by March 22, 2015. District 4-H Livestock Judging registrations are due online April

12, 2015.

UPCOMING EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The 2015 Texas 4-H Photography Contest rules and guidelines have been posted on the

State 4-H website.

This state contest is for senior aged 4-H’ers, ages 14 and up, as of August 31, 2014.

Each county is allowed one entry per category, so contestants MUST email photos to the

Extension office by March 23, 2015. Categories with multiple submissions will be evalu-

ated by qualified judges. First place winners in each category on the county level will

have until April 15, 2015 to register on 4-H Connect.

Rules and categories are below:

State Photography Rules

DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The District photography contest entries are due March 29, 2015. You just have to en-

ter them online, you don’t have to submit them to the County Extension Office.

This contest is very similar to the State contest, but it is open to members of all ages.

It is not a qualifying event for State. Since there is no limit per county, all entries will

be done on 4-H Connect directly.

District 9 Photography Contest Info

Please contact Bill Holcombe at 281-309-5058 if you have any questions.

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4-H UPCOMING EVENTS

Galveston County Fashion Show & Fashion Story Board

The Galveston County fashion show and story board contest will be held on March 24,

2015 at 6:00 pm at the Galveston County Extension Office. Signup for fashion show

deadline is March 13, 2015.

The fashion show is built on two different concepts: construction, which you make the

garment yourself and buying, which uses comparison shopping.

The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying of original de-

signs. The best storyboards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing

to viewers. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard in-

cludes original illustrations and flats, as well as, additional materials (such as photos from

the internet or magazines, paper, fabric swatches, patterns, etc.) that have influenced

the unique design. The purpose of the Fashion Storyboard contest is to give 4-H mem-

bers an opportunity to create a storyboard of their original design. It also provides the

members an opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a fashion de-

signer and illustrator, enhance creativity and originality, and develop visual communication

skills.

4-H members must submit a storyboard on the day of the contest that provides a solu-

tion to the following design brief. Please refer to the guidelines for details.

Here are the rules for the fashion show. Please disregard any references to district, we

want to make sure the kids use the same rules as district competition.

Fashion Show Guideline

Here are the buying entry forms and score sheet.

Fashion Show Buying Entry Form

Fashion Show Buying Score Sheet

Construction entry forms and score sheet

Fashion Show Construction Entry Form

Fashion Show Construction Score Sheet

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4-H UPCOMING EVENTS

Fashion Story Board

Story Board Rules

District 9 Fashion Storyboard Rules and Guidelines

Score Sheet

District 9 Fashion Storyboard Score Sheet

Label

District 9 Fashion Storyboard Label

Helpful Hints

District 9 Helpful Hints for Creating a Fashion Storyboard

UPCOMING EVENTS CONTINUED…..

ALL 4-HER’S WANTED! MOST TEAMS CONTEST:

Whichever 4-Her recruits the most teams (minimum of 2 teams) will receive a $40 Gift Card of their choice!

MOST SPONSORSHIPS CONTEST:

Whichever 4-Her that has the most sponsorships (minimum of $350) will receive a $50 or more Gift Card of their choice!

4-H CLUB CONTEST:

Whichever 4-H club provides the most baskets to be used as door prizes will receive:

Special recognition at Awards Banquet

Reserved Seating

First in line to eat

Possibly a CASH award

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4-H CONGRATULATIONS

GALVESTON COUNTY 4-H YOUTH WIN BIG AT

SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO

4-Hers Compete at County 4-H Roundup…..

41 Galveston County 4-Hers recently competed

in 61 contests ranging from Public Speaking, to

educational presentations, to share the fun per-

formances at Galveston County 4-H Round-

up. Participants included Faith Clark, Rebeka

Clark, Ryan Sweeney, Yvette Smith, Victoria

Espinoza, Anna Griffith, Christopher Martinez,

Jay Reynolds, Chase Reuter, Danny Vazquez,

Molly Hart, Adriah Burton, Abby Baugh, Kalyn

Baugh, Ben Theriault, Wendell Smith, Wesley

Smith, Warren Smith, William Smith, Joey

Tucker, Haley Tucker, Hannah Tucker, Faith

Antley, Katelyn Boysen, Caroline Boysen, Meran-

da Goodwin, Miky Alcorn, Logan Ziegelmann,

Sean Frances Thorne, Linnea Swanson, Eden Woods, Zion Woods and Brianna Causer.

All competitors will be advancing to District in May!

San Antonio, TX – Galveston County brought home top honors

from the 2105 San Antonio Livestock Show & Exposition. The

Horse Quiz Bowl Senior Team of Logan Ziegelmann, Jessica McCormick, Lindsay Woodcock,

and Arielle Driscoll placed 1st overall winning each of them a $5,000 scholarship. The other

Senior Horse Quiz Bowl Team consisted of Yvette Smith, Celeste Meyerhoff, Shelby John-

son, and Rebekah Clark. Wendell Smith, Faith Clark, Jacquelyn Flores, William Smith, Ca-

mille Host, Major Shulse, Miky Alcorn, Lydian Eckeberger, Ezekiel Eckeberger, Aizlynn

Roark, Rory Vickery, and Evelynn Smith also participated in the Junior Horse Bowl Contest.

Youth participating in the San Antonio Livestock Show Consumer Decision Making contest

included Warren Smith, Jessica Chinn, Ryan Sweeney, Victoria Espinosa, Miky Alcorn, Rebek-

ah Clark, Celeste Meyerhoff, Kayla Woodcock, Wendell Smith, William Smith.

Other accolades include Kennedy Kauffman placing 2nd in class of market steers, Hunter

Kimmel placing 5th in class of market barrows, and Trey Chavana brining home Reserve

Champion for breeding boer goat entry.

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4-H NEWS

HALEY AND VICTORIA ATTEND 4-H NATIONAL CONGRESS

Haley Tucker and Victoria Espinoza had the opportunity to attend the 4-H National Congress in At-

lanta, Ga recently. Haley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Tucker and Victoria, daughter of Mr. and

Mrs. David Espinoza are both from Santa Fe, Texas, and are members of Trailblazers and Lone

Star 4H clubs respectively. They are two of only 35 chosen to represent the state of Texas at

this National Congress which included 4-H members from all of the states and Puerto Rico. While

in Atlanta, they attended meetings and workshops, listened to motivational speakers, and spent

time networking with other delegates. Each delegate had a special community project to complete,

Victoria worked with a school nurse and Haley spent time in the

local food pantry. They were also treated to special evenings with

dinner and entertainment that included native dances by the mem-

bers from Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Haley and Victoria say this was a

once in a life experience. These young ladies want to thank the

Galveston County Extension program and the people who attended

their fund raisers and or made generous donations to fund this

trip. Both of these 4-H members are involved in multiple areas of

the 4-H program including holding offices in their clubs and at the

county council level. They invite any student interested in learning

more about the 4-H program or becoming involved in the many are-

as of 4-H activity to contact Mr. Bill Holcomb at the Galveston

County Extension Office.

Montgomery County Dog Show

Ryleigh Meek represented True Cross 4-H, Tailwagger’s 4-

H, and all of Galveston County at the Montgomery County

8th annual 4-H Dog Show on Feb 7, 2015!. Her German

Shepherd Dog, Sammi, and she brought home 3 first place

ribbons, 2 seconds, 1 fourth, 1 seventh, and 2 Honorable

mentions. This was their 3rd show.

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4-H NEWS

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS!

A 4-H EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program held

annually in Atlanta, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The Texas 4-H Youth Development

Program is pleased to announce our state’s participation in the event once more. The 2015 event

will be held from November 26 to December 1 and is open to all Texas 4-H youth between the

years of 14 and 18 on September 1. Applicants must have been born during the period beginning of

September 1, 1995 and ending August 31, 2000 to be eligible to participate.

National 4-H Congress is a youth focused five day event that engages 4-H members from more

than 45 states and Puerto Rico in areas of leadership, service, diversity, and project experience.

Participants engage with some of the nations leaders through interactive workshops as well as

general assemblies, tours, and recreational activities. In addition to youth participating in the

educational components offered by National 4-H Congress, this event provides the opportunity for

4-H members to meet other 4-H members and learn about other leadership, citizenships, and

project experiences conducted in other states. The friends met at National 4-H Congress are

truly friends for life for the majority of 4-H members!

Applications for the 2015 National 4-H Congress will be accepted online through 4-H CONNECT

from March 1 to March 31. From the applications, a slate of 4-H members will be chosen to

participate in interviews during the Texas 4-H Roundup. The official announcement of the 2015

Texas Delegation to National 4-H Congress will be done at the Thursday night assembly of Texas

4-H Roundup (delegates do not have to be present).

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATION

The classes and resources for the 2015 4-H Healthy

Lifestyles Invitational Contests are now available at:

2015 Healthy Lifestyles Rules and Guidelines

Previous contest classes are also posted on the web

site. The contest is held during Texas 4-H Roundup

and is open to intermediate and senior 4-H members.

Youth may compete as teams or individuals.

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4-H NEWS

4-H Jewelry Making Workshop

The workshop will be Saturday, March 21 from 9 -10:30 a.m. From 10:30 to 11 a.m. the Cloth-

ing and Textiles committee will meet to discuss projects and election of officers.

Tracey Causer will be demonstrating techniques to make earrings and bracelets. If you plan to

attend please sign-up by calling Jymann at 281-309-5049.

You will need to bring a jewelry making kit to participate in the workshop. The jewelry kits

that include beading pliers, wire pliers and other mini jewelry tools can be found at Hobby

Lobby, JoAnn’s , Hancock’s and even order from the internet. Beads and other supplies will be

available for you to use.

TEXAS BRIGADES SUMMER CAMPS

Registration for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Brigades summer camps program

has begun.

The registration deadline is March 15, 2015. This year’s slate of seven camps includes a new one that

departs from the traditional wildlife-only topics, according to coordinators.

Youth are taught leadership skills, natural resources conservation and proper ranch management at

the camps scattered across the state, according to Rollins. Each camp is limited to 20-30 students

from ages 13 through 17.

The camp dates and locations are:

– Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, June 13-17, Centennial Lodge, Coleman, TX.

– South Texas Buckskin Brigade, June 14-18, Southern Star Ranch, Uvalde, TX.

– South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, June 26-30, 74 Buck Horn Creek Ranch, McCoy, TX.

– Bass Brigade, July 7-11, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX.

– North Texas Buckskin Brigade, July 19-23, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX.

– Waterfowl Brigade, July 19-23, BigWoods on the Trinity, Tennessee Colony, TX.

– Ranch Brigade, July 14-18, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX.

Tuition is $400 per cadet per camp, but Rollins said sponsors are available to provide financial aid

when needed.

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2015 State Fair of Texas 4-H/FFA State Fair Lamb/Goat Tags

Deadline: April 13, 2015 by 5 p.m.

State Fair Swine Tags Deadline: TBA

2015-2016 Texas 4-H/FFA Steer Tags Deadline: TBA Tags for: State Fair of TX, Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Star of TX

Galveston County 4-H & FFA Major Livestock Show Tag Orders

ORDER FORMS - Available at the Extension Office or on-line http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/major-show/

Livestock Project Resources Need information on raising livestock projects?

Check out our livestock project resources page, with tips on feeding, health, showmanship and more at

http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/livestock-project-publications/

Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Resources Need clarification on a rule?

Need to know what time to be at the fairgrounds?

Check out the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website at

http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com

4-H NEWS IN AGRICULTURE

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Texas 4-H Horse Show Rule Reminders (http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show) “The horse MUST be owned solely by the 4-H member, his/her parents (biological or stepparents),

brother, sister, grandparents, or legal guardian. Horses under lease to, but not owned by any of the named persons, do NOT qualify. Horses owned in partnership or jointly with any person other than those previously listed do NOT meet ownership requirements.”

“Registration papers within any breed (including any breeding stock) associations make the horse a

registered horse. If registered at any time in his/her life, even if appropriate transfers have not been kept up, the horse is a registered horse.”

Galveston County 4-H Rule Reminders (http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/horse-project/)

“In order to qualify for advancement to the District 9 4-H Horse Show, 4-H members must participate in at least one of the Galveston County 4-H Horse Shows or program events.” To meet this requirement, Galveston County 4-H youth must have participated in at least one of the following:

-Instructional Show (9/20/2014) - Point Horse Show #1 (10/25-26/2014) - Point Horse Show #2 (to be held April 25-26, 2015)

All 4-H youth that plan to exhibit a horse project, including futurity projects, at either the District or State 4-H Horse Shows must complete the 2015 Horse Project Validation process on-line. The validation process applies to both registered horses and grade horses. To begin the process, 4-H youth must have a paid/active profile established on 4-H CONNECT https://texas.4honline.com/ . Step-by-step validation instructions can be downloaded at http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/horse-project/

NO validations will be accepted after the deadline - NO EXCEPTIONS. Validation and payment is

required of ALL horses to be

shown at District or State,

regardless if they were entered

this year or last.

4-H Horse Validation Horse Validation

will be processed on-line through 4-H Connect beginning March 1

COST $10 per horse (validated March 1 - April 15)

$20 per horse (validated April 16 - May 1)

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2015 Texas 4-H Ambassador Short Courses The Texas 4-H Ambassador programs strive to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animal agriculture. Objectives: Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in youth livestock/equine programs across Texas. Prepare youth for the experience of the University setting, through intensive science based instruction

and experiences. Prepare and provide opportunities for youth to serve in advocacy roles for animal agriculture, 4-H, and

youth livestock/equine programs. Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in animal agriculture and advocacy. Selection Criteria: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/

horse projects Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science and the industry in Texas Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others Top 25% class rank Application Process: Student will complete online application and enter contact information of supervising County Extension

Agent CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey A selection committee will review the applications and accept 25 participants for this course

Texas 4-H Equine and 4-H Livestock Ambassadors

EQUINE Ambassador Short Course: Location: Lone Oak Ranch and Retreat, Gainesville TX Dates: June 28 – July 2 , 2015 Cost: $250 Equine Ambassador applications submitted at: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9Gg3J8XmcWsSFfL Applications due May 1, 2015. Applicants will be noti-fied by early June, 2015 regarding application result.

LIVESTOCK Ambassador Short Courses: Location: Texas Tech University Dates: July 7-10, 2015 Cost: $200 Location: Texas A&M University Dates: July 20-23, 2015 Cost: $200 Livestock Ambassador applications submitted at: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3E4FD1zmVFLVJWZ Applications due June 1, 2015. Applicants will be notified by June 26, 2015 regarding application re-sult.

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TAMU WORKSHOPS & CONTESTS

Texas A&M University Judging Clinic’s Make plans to attend one of the Texas A&M University Judging Clinic’s. Livestock judging, poultry judging, meats judging and more! When: March 28, 2015 Where: Pearce Pavilion - College Station, TX Fee: $10/person (late registration$15/person) Deadline: Contact Phoenix Rogers at 281-309-5064 by March 22 to register More Info: www.judgingcard.com

Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Camps This year's camps are designed for 4-H and FFA members interested in building their knowledge of evaluating market and breeding animals, including beef, swine, sheep, and goats. This camp focuses on selection principles, oral reasons, live market evaluation, and breeding animal performance data. Any 4-H and FFA members are welcome to attend. Instructors include Texas A&M faculty and staff, and members of the 2015 livestock judging teams. Youth Camps (Must be 11—18 to attend camps) When: Camp I June 12-14, 2015, Camp II June 15-17, 2015 Where: College Station, TX Fee: $300, includes lodging, meals, literature and t-shirt. Deadline: May 1 Coaches Clinic When: June 18-19, 2015 Where: College Station, TX Fee: $250, includes meals and literature, lodging not included Deadline: June 7 More Info: http://animalscience.tamu.edu/workshops/youth-workshops/livestock-judging-camp/ or contact Brant

Poe at brant_poe@tamu.edu or 979.845.6059, Keaton Dodd at 512.924.9954 or MaKayla Spaman at 209.505.4292

Want to participate in the District 4-H Horse Judging Contest? See below for more details: When: April 11, 2015 Where: Dick Freeman Arena, Texas A&M University Fee: $15.00/person Deadline: Register through 4-H Connect by March 22 https://texas.4honline.com/ More Info: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/horse-judging/

This year’s contest will consist of: 2 to 4 Halter Classes 4 to 6 Performance Classes Reasons, Seniors: 1 halter class, and 1 performance class, Intermediates: 1 halter class

District 4-H Horse Judging Contest

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Texas A&M University Poultry Institute for Youth The Institute is a 3 day camp for students with an interest in the poultry industry. Students will at-tend mini lectures taught by Texas A&M Univer-sity staff on topics such as anatomy, embryology, immunology, nutrition and processing. Students will also participate in field trips to a commercial layer facility and a local processing facility. Registration is open students who will be enrolled in the fall as high school juniors, seniors or college freshmen. When: June 14-16, 2015 Where: College Station, TX Who: Youth who will be a high school junior, high school senior, or college freshmen in Fall 2015 Fee: $50/participant, includes meals and lodging Deadline: May 15 More Info: http://posc.tamu.edu/texas-agrilife-poultry-extension-specialists/youth-programs/or 979-845-1654

Texas A&M University Horse Judging Camp Up-to-date industry instruction on halter, performance, and new classes such as ranch/stock horse pleasure. Reasons

option with group and personal instruction When: June 3-5, 2015 & July 24-26, 2015 Who: Youth ages 12-18 Fee: $300 per participant (includes meals, housing, judging manual, notebook and t-shirt). $260 per participant

without housing and for coaches. Deadline: May 31 More Info: http://animalscience.tamu.edu/horsejudgingcamp/ or contact Jennifer Zoller at

jennifer.zoller@ag.tamu.edu.

Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camps Aggieland™ Lamb & Goat Camps - a 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship. When: Lamb Camp July 17-19, 2015 Goat Camp July 24-26, 2015 Where: College Station, TX Who: Anyone ages eight years-old and older Fee: Campers: $150 - Adult/Sponsor: $60 More Info: http://animalscience.tamu.edu/about/facilities/sheep-center/youth-camps/ or contact Dr. Shawn

Ramsey at 979-845-7616 The link for registration will become available March 18 by noon

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Other Websites:

District 9 4-H Website is http://d94-h.tamu.edu/

Texas 4-H Website is http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/

4-H Connect Website is https://www.4honline.com/

__________________________________ Bill Holcombe

CEA– 4-H & Youth Development WCHolcombe@ag.tamu.edu

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Galveston County Office 4102-B Main Street (FM 519)

La Marque, Texas 77568 Phone: 281-534-3413

http://galveston.agrilife.org/

__________________________________ Phoenix Rogers

CEA– Agriculture & Natural Resources

PLRogers@ag.tamu.edu

__________________________________ Jymann Davis

CEA- Family & Consumer Science

Jymann.Davis@ag.tamu.edu